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Sean Brady Defeats Leon Edwards with Fourth-Round Submission at UFC London

Brady's dominant performance positions him as a top contender in the welterweight division, while Edwards faces uncertainty after consecutive losses.

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Mixed Martial Arts - UFC Fight Night - Leon Edwards v Sean Brady - O2 Arena, London, Britain - March 22, 2025 Sean Brady during his welterweight fight against Leon Edwards Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Leon Edwards is pinned by Sean Brady during the Welterweight fight between Leon Edwards and Sean Brady at The O2 Arena on March 22, 2025 in London, England.
Mixed Martial Arts - UFC Fight Night - Leon Edwards v Sean Brady - O2 Arena, London, Britain - March 22, 2025 Leon Edwards in action against Sean Brady during their welterweight bout Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Overview

  • Sean Brady submitted former champion Leon Edwards in the fourth round with a guillotine choke, solidifying his claim for a future title shot.
  • Brady's grappling and ground control overwhelmed Edwards, marking the British fighter's first career submission loss and second consecutive defeat.
  • The UFC London event set a record as the highest-grossing Fight Night in UFC history, with a live gate of $4.71 million at the O2 Arena.
  • Carlos Ulberg extended his unbeaten streak to eight fights with a unanimous decision win over Jan Blachowicz in the co-main event.
  • Molly McCann announced her retirement following a submission loss to Alexia Thainara, concluding her trailblazing MMA career.